…rather than yields, but the results are consistent with the finding that yield differences are caused by differences in input use. Are women involved in agriculture and farming? On average,…
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…are limited. California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board CEO and Tech Manager Bob Ehn says growers have had to abandon land where the disease has appeared. Ehn says farming…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…who live in California’s Central Valley – farmers, their families and surrounding communities. 22nd Century Agronomics: This initiative is a comprehensive exploration of almond farming techniques, bringing an exploratory mindset…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…the really difficult work begins as farming states throughout the nation begin to figure out how these new laws will be implemented. It’s a big job. No, it’s a huge…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…January 2013, USDA’s microloan program has provided more than $25.8 million in support to help veterans grow their farming businesses. Recently, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also expanded its collaboration…
Presidents Who Farmed
…farming. His family moved around as farmers, eventually settling in Indiana. But it’s his birthplace farm, in Knob Creek Kentucky, preserved as a National Park’s Service historic site and can…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…pasture or range for their entire lives, and managed according to the highest welfare and environmental standards on an independent family farm. Fouch Farm is the third farming business in…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…D.C. The diverse, multi-generational Summit focused on the future of farming and the involvement of young people within the industry. “The seed industry is passionate about reaching out to the…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…by Joshua Feig Ever wonder how Pecans are harvested? This Video will show you how! Here in Green Valley, we use the latest and greatest in farming equipment technology to…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…rule takes over local and state authority while threatening private property rights and normal farming activity nationwide. “EPA’s blatant overreach is nothing short of a federal land grab,” Duvall said….
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…Dire news about drought in the West and avian flu in the Midwest may lead Americans to believe farming is struggling. They’d be wrong. The industry is thriving—and hiring college…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…again being sponsored by members of the local farming community, local farm associations and local enforcement agencies which currently includes: Kern County Farm Bureau, California Safety Training Corporation, Sunrise Sprayers,…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…its newest class and the next generation of leaders. Farmers of all production types who are new to farming or are contemplating a career in farming or ranching can apply…
Women’s Conference Provides Management, Leadership Skills
National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its annual Women’s Conference, marking another successful year of providing women with important skills and guidance to confidently manage risks on their farming and ranching…